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Honda Transalp makes a comeback
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It’s been missing for a decade. But one of Honda’s most endearing bikes, the Transalp, is back for 2023, with a new 755cc parallel twin engine and chassis based around the same platform as the new CB750 Hornet. The original XL600 Transalp was launched in 1986, when adventure tourers were called ‘dual sports’ bikes –…
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Honda’s Rebel CMX1100T
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The affordable cruiser gets the bagger treatment! The Japanese factory has revealed a new touring-ready model of its CMX1100 Rebel. It might look as though the new CMX1100T is largely unchanged from the ‘standard’ bike, with the same chassis and Africa Twin-derived 1084cc parallel twin engine which kicks out a respectable but not earth-shattering 85.3bhp.…
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Honda’s CB650R and CBR650R receive new visual updates for 23YM
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Two new colours for the 23YM CB650R, including a dramatic all-black version, and CBR650R receives graphical updates increasing road presence and desirability
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IT’S OFFICIAL! Honda reveals NEW Hornet
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Here’s what YOU need to know. Honda’s unveiled the hotly anticipated 2023 version of its much-loved Hornet at the Intermot Show in Cologne. It feels like we’ve been talking about the potential return of one of Honda’s best-loved bikes for years – and with the factory releasing a whole host of design drawings early in…
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My bike: 2001 Honda CBR600F
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Mid-weight solution to mid-life desires WORDS: Mikko Nieminen PHOTOGRAPHY: Gary Chapman When I got my full motorcycle licence I was riding around on a Yamaha RX-S 80. It was the perfect city bike for commuting in London, and just about agreeable for little adventures outside the city. I loved that bike. But I had a…
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IT’S OFFICIAL! Honda reveals NEW Hornet. Here’s what YOU need to know.
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Honda’s just unveiled the hotly anticipated 2023 version of its much loved Hornet at the Intermot Show in Cologne. It feels like we’ve been talking about the potential return of one of Honda’s best loved bikes for years – and with the factory releasing a whole host of design drawings early in the year, there’s…
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Honda new 23YM colours for CB1000R, CMX500 Rebel and Monkey
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Three of Honda’s most visually distinctive models receive updates for their 2023 year model iterations.
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RETRO RIDE: Honda Fireblade (1998)
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How was the ‘Blade? Over to our Maja… In the 30th anniversary year of the Honda Fireblade it only seemed appropriate I finally got to ride one. It happened that I had the opportunity to take a 1998 RRW or Sc33 Fireblade out for a spin. I was a little bit apprehensive, to say the…
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‘Lane assist’ technology on the way?
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Honda has filed a series of design drawings which confirm that it’s working on a rider assistance system which aims to make motorcycling safer. With the recent introduction of radar-assisted cruise control across a whole host of big bikes, it seems the next obvious step is a lane assistance system. And that’s exactly what these…
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UPDATED: New colours for Honda’s Africa Twin in 2023
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We’ve spent a lot of time on a whole host of Honda’s flagship adventure bike – and ahead of it likely receiving a major update next year, Honda’s decided to freshen things up with some visual updates that’ll help make its newest bikes stand out from the crowd. More specifically, Honda’s revealed that there are…
